Honda Cb500f vs Kawasaki Z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb500f
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,600 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb500f
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that won't let you down."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth approachable engine
+Excellent resale value
Cons
−Suspension is budget-spec
−Brakes lack real bite
−Gets tiresome touring
Kawasaki Z400
8.0/10
"The sharpest small naked you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy parallel twin
+Excellent suspension for class
+Genuinely stylish naked design
Cons
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Tip-over damage common used
−Limited wind protection highway